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Wrap Your Head Around Event Technology

March 15, 2019

Technology is now an integral part of executing an event. Organizers large and small are feeling the pinch and pull of digital transformation and having to be smarter about selecting, implementing and evaluating solutions. Fortunately, as the ecosystem of platforms and apps emerges, new strategies for dealing with the volume of solutions, the mountain of data and the surplus of new responsibilities are surfacing, too. Help is out there.

PMMI Renews Partnership with Convention Data Services

March 12, 2019

PMMI renewed its partnership with Convention Data Services (CDS) for two years through 2020. CDS will provide registration, lead management and data analytics for PACK EXPO Las Vegas, PACK EXPO East and PACK EXPO International.

Convention Data Services Launches New Reg Stand Product at IMTS

September 12, 2018

Convention Data Services (CDS) today announced the launch of a new onsite registration solution, Reg Stands, at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). Reg Stands, which are custom designed and manufactured onsite registration units, provide show organizers with a highly efficient and modern self-check-in solution. All functionality, including a scanner and credit card swipe, are built into a self-contained touch screen unit.

Convention Data Services (CDS) is excited to announce strategic changes to its national sales organization effective immediately. CDS is increasing its sales presence in two of the major tradeshow association markets: Chicago, IL and Washington, D.C. These changes are designed to capitalize on the company’s strong sales momentum and grow the organization in key markets.

Recruit Me: 3 Recommendations for Recruiting Millennials

June 1, 2018

As a meeting organizer or show manager, you want to attract young professionals to the events industry. Millennials love travel, flexible schedules, and maintaining their work-life balance, making the meeting and events industry very attractive to them, but they need to know what opportunities are out there.

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FETC Meets Session Tracking Challenges

February 6, 2019

The Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) is the nation’s largest independent education technology event focused on leveraging technology to drive student success. Now celebrating its 39th year, FETC draws nearly 10,000 qualified education technology decision makers from across the U.S. and around the world.

FABTECH Uses Alternative Registration Tools to Process Attendees

March 20, 2018

FABTECH is North’s America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event. In 2016, there were more than 31,000 attendees and 1,400 exhibitors. The show provides a convenient one-stop shop venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find tools to improve productivity, increase profits, and discover new solutions.

Managing registration with so many attendees is a major challenge. The goal was to reduce registration lines and quickly move attendees and exhibitors onto the show floor. With so many people needing their badges at the same time, strategies were needed to set up alternative check-in and registration areas.

“PLASTICS has a strong focus on innovation and technology to create connections and showcase our industry. We believe CDS’ innovative and flexible approach will best meet the needs of our members, exhibitors and event attendees.”